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A 36 ounce container is 3/4 full. How many ounces would it need to fill the rest of the container?

User Andrzej
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Answer: 48 more ounces

Step-by-step explanation: First, convert 36 to a fraction (36/1). Second, divide 36/1 by 3/4. That makes it easier to divide. You should end up with a result of 48 ounces.

Tip: Converting the two numbers into decimals can help too!

User Wnbates
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Answer:

8.5 more ounces

Explanation:

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User Jeremy Dunn
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